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DF53 VXB

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,811 mi
Last recorded189,811 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 189,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 189,809 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 183,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 183,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,993 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock on steering coloum

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 159,939 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock on steering coloum

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 137,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 137,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 137,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,583 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,095 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 105,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,352 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 64,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKES SCREACHING WHEN APPLIED.

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Fail 3 Jan 2007 50,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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DF53 VXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 VXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF53 VXB registered?

DF53 VXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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